Save No Spots for Serving Platters

If your kitchen table doesn't offer enough room to fit two plates and the platter or pan for each dish in your multi-course dinner, you're likely to be less tempted for a second serving. In fact, men and women consume approximately 20 percent fewer calories when food was served from the stove or countertop, according to a "Serve Here; Eat There" study conducted by Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab. Not only does this trendy pub set limit your dining to what fits on its espresso-finish round top, but its adjustable height allows you to eat while either perched on a stool or standing. Available at Wayfair; $259.